If a Christian could have his choice – Thomas Brooks

If a Christian could have his choice, he would be . . .
the most humble,
the most holy,
the most heavenly,
the most mortified,
the most patient,
the most contented,
the most thankful,
the most fruitful,
the most active,
the most zealous, and
the most self-denying Christian in the world.

If he could have his choice, he would be as holy as God is holy; and as perfect as his heavenly Father is perfect; he would do the will of God on earth, as the angels do it now in heaven, namely freely, readily, cheerfully, delightfully, universally, reverentially, and unweariedly, etc.

If he could have his choice, he would exercise every grace, and perform every duty, with all his might.

He sees so much excellency and beauty in God and Christ, that he cannot be at rest until he is swallowed up in the enjoyment of them. He sees so much excellency in grace, that nothing but perfection of grace will satisfy him. He makes perfection not only his utmost end but he also labors after perfection with his utmost strength and endeavors.